Author: Staff Writer

I have spent 15 years as a higher education economist, but my most valuable lessons did not come from a textbook. They came from a side hustle I started a…

Choosing a degree is much like finding a pet-friendly apartment. You do not just look at the square footage or the view from the balcony. You check the rules, the…

I often think about my brother’s peanut allergy when I look at college tuition bills. Just as he has to scan every label to avoid a hospital visit, students must…

When I sit down with a family to map out a college plan, we usually start with the major. We look at the ROI of a college degree and the…

As the spring blossoms appear, so do the college acceptance letters. For many families, this is a season of pride mixed with a heavy dose of financial anxiety. I have…

Choosing a college degree often feels like walking through a thick fog of high prices and scary headlines. You might worry that you are making a mistake that will haunt…

The Post-9/11 GI Bill represents a durable financial asset that, when managed correctly, provides a lifetime of economic security. Unlike volatile market investments, the value of this benefit is anchored…

Focusing on hidden benefits often overlooked in traditional career advice, I have found that a degree does more than secure a salary. It provides a specialized toolkit that can supercharge…

Choosing between a prestigious Ivy League university and a reliable state school is one of the most expensive decisions a family will ever make. Many students feel trapped between the…

Imagine standing at a crossroads with a $100,000 bill in one hand and a job offer that pays $45,000 in the other. For many graduates, this isn’t a hypothetical scenario;…